2019
DOI: 10.21276/ijcmr.2019.6.6.5
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Psychiatric Morbidity in Cancer Patients

Abstract: Introduction: Psychiatric disorders are most prevalent (adjustment disorder-13-42%, depression-41-47% and generalized anxiety disorders upto 15%) in cancer patients. Some of initial responses like shock and denial, fear of disease and anxiousness about familial responsibilities are also common. Study aimed to investigate psychiatric morbidity in cancer patients. Material and Methods: The study was conducted at the cancer research centre of a large tertiary care hospital. Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression an… Show more

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“…There is an increasing focus on the cumulative impact of psychiatric disorders in cancer patients, with depression being the most common psychiatric disorder in this population [ 3 ]. The burden of psychiatric disorders varies by cancer type and treatment, emphasizing the importance of understanding the complex interplay between physical health and psychological well-being [ 11 , 12 ]. Furthermore, the socioeconomic burden of psychiatric disorders remains constant regardless of differences in socioeconomic status and medication use, emphasizing the widespread nature of this problem [ 9 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…There is an increasing focus on the cumulative impact of psychiatric disorders in cancer patients, with depression being the most common psychiatric disorder in this population [ 3 ]. The burden of psychiatric disorders varies by cancer type and treatment, emphasizing the importance of understanding the complex interplay between physical health and psychological well-being [ 11 , 12 ]. Furthermore, the socioeconomic burden of psychiatric disorders remains constant regardless of differences in socioeconomic status and medication use, emphasizing the widespread nature of this problem [ 9 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, even with these advances and refinement of treatment modalities of HNCs, psychological morbidities continue to be common in these patients. Pre-existing psychiatric illness or vulnerability, the fear associated with receiving a cancer diagnosis, the need to undergo painful interventions, resultant deformities causing body image problems and financial concerns increase the risk of psychiatric disorders in HNCs [5][6][7][8].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%